Acting on the ground
Projects that bring people and nature together.
Fieldwork, environmental education and civic action to protect Cascais and the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
Select a project to learn about its work and results.
01Civic participationCivic activism+
The GEC works with residents and other associations to defend the local environment through civic action, combining local mobilisation, institutional dialogue and participation in environmental networks.
See the full project pageAreia-Guincho Nature ParkSupport for the residents' associations' proposal
CPADARepresentation and active involvement
CIDAMBFormal representation
Public consultationsOpinions on local and national plans
02Environmental volunteeringClean Up the Med+
An annual environmental volunteering campaign that brings the GEC and the community together to collect litter from beaches, coastal areas and natural spaces in Cascais.
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03Sustainable consumptionEcomercado+
An ecological market held at weekends in Jardim Visconde da Luz, Cascais, promoting sustainable consumption and local production.
See the full project page50Ecomercado markets held in 2025
1,449Local stallholder participations in 2025
VenueJardim Visconde da Luz, Cascais
04Environmental educationEco-Trails+
Guided walks to discover, monitor and protect the river, hill and coastal ecosystems of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
See the full project pageParticipantsChildren, young people and adults
Group sizeUp to 20 people per walk
CalendarMay to June and September to November
RequirementsPrior registration and suitable equipment
05Public debateEcological Conversations+
Online debates bringing together the public, GEC members, associations and experts around key environmental issues.
See the full project page22 MayRebuilding biodiversity
5 JuneEcological restoration: experiences
16 OctoberFood and ecological sustainability
5 DecemberSoil conservation